Head Business Applications - Financial Services - £100k Salary: £100k + benefits and bonus Location: 5 days per week onsite in Central London. Travel around UK and European offices required. Are you ready to shape excellence at the intersection of business and technology? We re seeking a visionary Head of Business Applications to join our leadership team and transform how we leverage technology to drive business success. THE OPPORTUNITY This isnt just another IT role. As Head of Applications, you''ll be the strategic mind behind our entire application ecosystem, ensuring our technology portfolio delivers maximum value while minimising risk. YOUR IMPACT - Architect a Strategic Future - Develop and implement a long-term vision for application management that aligns perfectly with business goals Master Our Digital Ecosystem - Create and maintain a comprehensive application service catalogue while identifying and mitigating shadow IT risks Lead with Foresight - Develop sophisticated exit strategies for critical applications, ensuring business continuity in all scenarios Drive Portfolio Excellence - Spearhead our 2025 ICT portfolio initiatives, enhance governance processes, and establish meaningful metrics for success Forge Powerful Partnerships - Expand and formalise supplier relationships, ensuring compliance, optimising costs, and maximizing value Elevate Performance Standards - Develop sophisticated ICT governance metrics through leadership mentoring and feedback Optimis